De Frene Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4AF is located in the Perry Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about De Frene Road, London, SE26 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4AG, SE23 2QS, SE23 2QR, SE23 2QP, SE26 4AE, SE26 4AQ, SE23 2QJ, SE23 2QG, SE26 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE26 4AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 47.7% | -9.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 42.5% | 52.3% | 9.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 36.9% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 47% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 54.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 14.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 8.3% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 47.9% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 55% | 59.4% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 77% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 77% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 20.1% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 0.8% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De Frene Road was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
De Frene Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 290th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 De Frene Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-02-01 | £673,503 |
| 75 De Frene Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-12-06 | £698,516 |
| 103 De Frene Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-05-02 | £719,882 |
| 63 De Frene Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-01-18 | £625,741 |
| 77 De Frene Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2014-12-05 | £707,347 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 210 yd | |
| Livesey Memorial Hall | 225 Perry Hill, London | 332 yd | |
| Glory Days Community Group | New Testament Church Of God, 159 Perry Rise | 348 yd | |
| Oze Sushi | 335 Sydenham Road, London | 455 yd | |
| My Front Room | 341 Sydenham Road, London | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 264 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 520 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 686 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 763 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&J Caribbean Takeaway | 337 Sydenham Road, London | 455 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 498 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 498 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 498 yd | |
| Dumplings Thai and Sushi | 289 Sydenham Road, London | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 738 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 830 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 879 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 984 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 204 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 256 yd | |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 393 yd | |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| The Bridge Leisure Centre THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 984 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.